Lights out for Waldport football
Posted: Thursday, Sep 9th, 2010
Osprey nest comes down with lights

Friday night-lights it won't be for Waldport football fans this year. As of last week, Waldport High School no longer has football field lights and won't be allowed to play games at night. This is the most recent blow to a school suffering from budget cuts, shrinking attendance and fighting for a new ...more

Lights out for Waldport football
Posted: Thursday, Sep 9th, 2010
Osprey nest comes down with lights

Friday night-lights it won't be for Waldport football fans this year. As of last week, Waldport High School no longer has football field lights and won't be allowed to play games at night. This is the most recent blow to a school suffering from budget cuts, shrinking attendance and fighting for a new ...more

School district looking at facilities improvements
Posted: Thursday, Sep 9th, 2010
Formal presentation to be made to the school board Oct. 5

After more a year of working with community groups and technical consultants, the Lincoln County School District is ready to present a plan for to replace or upgrade many of its aging buildings, including Waldport High School.
The district's board of directors will receive tentative plans for ...more

Shootings draw fire
Posted: Thursday, Sep 9th, 2010
Known for quaint shops and its namesake rock formation, a proposed local shooting range has many Seal Rock residents upset about loud gunfire and worried about property values.
Seal Rock isn't alone; conflicts between shooters and nearby residents are becoming more common as formally rural areas become more populated.
Trouble began brewing in 2008 when Gerald "Jerry" Conrady proposed ...more

Yachats welcomes new postmaster
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
Penny Cooley was sworn in as the Yachats postmaster last week during a standing room only ceremony in the historic Yachats Post Office building.
Scott Foster, manager of postal operations for 86 offices in Springfield, Eugene, Corvallis as well as the central and southern coastal communities, was present to officiate the swearing-in ceremony for Cooley, a familiar face in the ...more

Elderly visitor program awarded $10,000 by Lincoln County
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
A program to provide continuing outreach to Lincoln County seniors is receiving a financial boost from the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners. The commissioners have awarded $10,000 to the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) to expand the existing Friendly Visitor Program.
The RSVP's Friendly Visitor Program matches compassionate volunteers with older adults to improve their health and well being through ...more

Candidates line up for November election
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
Waldport
Dennis Vore and current council member Susan Woodruff will face off to determine who will replace Mayor Herman Welch, who decided not to run for another term.
Incumbents Dan Cutter and Greg Holland face a challenge from Kim Andrew and Linda Brown for three council seats.

Yachats
Ron Brean is running unopposed for a second term ...more

Lincoln Community Land Trust home nears market readiness
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
The Lincoln Community Land Trust (LCLT) may soon have a house on the market, according to Lincoln County Commissioner Bill Hall.
Hall made the announcement at an Aug. 11 joint meeting of the Lincoln County Commissioners and the Lincoln City Council.
This first home, located at 2219 NE 28th Street in Lincoln City, was acquired in May. It was ...more

Free back-to-school supplies for students offered
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
Seashore Family Literacy Center volunteers are providing the necessary school supplies for south county. Bags for donations can be found local businesses and community service centers. Volunteers work daily to update the Literacy Center's clothing closet.
"It's important for kids going back to school to have nice clothes and essential school supplies," said Senitila McKinley, Seashore director. "We will ...more

Police Log
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
Sunday, Aug. 22
1:36 p.m. Caller reported bike stolen on west side of Alsea Bay Bridge while he was fishing.

Tuesday, Aug. 24
2:41 p.m. Caller in 800 block of SW Pacific Coast Hwy thinks he can see a body floating up on the beach.

Thursday, Aug. 26
8:57 p.m. Caller in 2000 block of South Beaver Creek ...more

Irresponsible ATV use harms water quality
Posted: Wednesday, Sep 1st, 2010
Off-roading can be an exciting hobby, however, it can have a long lasting environmental impact. Water quality, aquatic life, plant biodiversity can all suffer when ATVs are ridden irresponsibly.
ATVs cause physical soil damage, which can be easily seen in the form of erosion. This is especially detrimental along stream banks, where the loose soil sloughs off into the ...more